Rise of the Dark Witch

The night dispersed.

The red moon hanging high in the sky gradually turned back to white, emitting a warm white light.

The moon beast that was still attacking people a second ago disappeared like a vampire exposed to the sun.

The moon meteorite standing on the ground quietly disappeared as day came.

The cruel night finally came to an end.

The people who survived stood sluggishly, staring blankly at the ruined city.

Just a few hours ago, the world was peaceful.

People live and work in peace and contentment.

People work and play.

Maybe happy, maybe tired, maybe sad...

But it is a world they are familiar with anyway.

The familiar world suddenly changed.

It has become so strange and cruel, and the beautiful and peaceful world turned into an apocalypse in an instant with the collapse of the moon.

Looking back now, it was a nightmare!

Day has come.

The dream has not yet awakened.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

People were crying.

An atmosphere of despair enveloped the entire world.

On the roof of Hushu Primary School.

Claire grasped the railing with both hands and looked into the distance. She could see the joys, sorrows and joys of the people in this broken city.

Facing the seemingly endless attacks from the moon beasts, even she was almost reaching her limit.

Just when she was about to despair, the night ended.

"Do those dangerous and terrifying moon beasts only appear at night?"

"Did it only appear last night? Or will it appear every night from now on?"

"What will the world look like in the future?"

"Where will we go from here?"

Last night, all she could think about was survival.

Now she finally had time to think about other things.

But no one could answer her inner doubts.

"I was lucky enough to survive last night, what will I do next?"

She needs help.

This is natural, right?

She is just a girl who is in her sophomore year of high school. Isn't it natural for her to seek help from adults when she is in danger?

The signal was not good last night and I couldn't make calls.

Now……

Claire took out her phone, looked at the full number of signals, and pressed on it with trembling fingers.

Her first call was to a colleague of her father, a police officer, an uncle who had taken great care of the family after her father's death.

"Beep...beep...beep..."

"Click."

Successfully connected.

However, after chatting for a few words, Claire hung up the phone silently.

Then she flipped through her address book, searching for names that could help her.

She went to Bailu Private Academy and met many amazing people.

Among them, the most powerful and mysterious one is Teacher Fulla from the occult course. Unfortunately, she does not have Teacher Fulla’s phone number.

Although she didn't have a particularly close relationship with those big shots, now she could only call them for help.

"Beep...beep...beep..."

Make the calls one by one.

Calls were hung up one by one.

Claire looked through the entire address book and typed everything she could.

"well--"

Claire sighed.

That heroic and beautiful face was full of melancholy.

Da da da.

Crisp footsteps approached from behind her.

Smelling the pleasant smell coming from the other person's body, she already knew who it was.

But she didn't turn around, she was still lying on the railing and looking into the distance.

Not long after, there was another person beside her.

"Sister Claire, did you call someone for help?"

"……yes."

"How did it turn out? Is there anyone willing to help us?"

"Of course there are, and there are a lot of them." Claire rubbed her shaved head, "Don't underestimate your sister's connections. Not only are my connections many, but each of them is very powerful."

"Then why do you look so sad?"

"They are all willing to help me, but..." Claire looked at the crowd resting in the open space of the school playground below, "The only one they are willing to help is me, and maybe mother and you."

Claire is a powerful girl.

Appearance, IQ, strength... are all top-notch everywhere. In this troubled world, there are definitely not a few people who want to win her over.

But they only care about Claire and are only willing to provide her with shelter.

Claire can bring a few relatives and friends, but as for the others?

Those folks from Hushu Street?

The classmates and friends she has known since childhood?

Unless they also have extremely outstanding talents, it is impossible for those people to protect them.

Are you going to abandon everyone?

Claire lowered her eyebrows.

She wants to be a messenger of justice like her father, a police officer. She wants to help people in need and protect the weak.

For her own safety, she was asked to abandon her neighbor and friend who had lived on Hushu Street for more than ten years?

What is she going to do?

She looked at the boy standing next to her - Hugh Kane.

Unlike her who was confused, Xiu's eyes were so clear.

If it was Xiu, he would definitely be able to make a choice that satisfies her, right?

"What should I do?" Claire asked for help.

"Aren't they willing to shelter us?"

"Yes."

"Sister wants to protect everyone, right?"

"Um."

"In that case, sister, why don't you do it?"

"What?"

"You come to protect everyone, you come to calm this troubled world, you come to become the king of this world!"

"W-what are you talking about?"

Why does she understand every word, but when they are put together, she doesn't understand them at all?

"Do you think the chaos in this world will end soon?"

"No way?"

"In a very long time, the world will be in chaos, the whole world will fall into a doomsday-like scene, countless people will die tragically, and countless people will rise up in the wind..."

Claire listened silently.

What Xiu said makes sense.

The world was in chaos months before Sunday, and it's only going to get worse.

Getting better?

It’s going to be the year of the monkey and the month of the horse.

After that, the city of Luowei where they were located would definitely be divided into countless forces, large and small.

First, they are a group formed by civilians with no background.

Second, the Moon God Religion believes in the Moon God.

Third, cults including the Blood Moon Sect.

Fourth, the wealthy nobles unite to protect themselves.

Fifth, the powerful force composed of martial arts masters.

Sixth...

These forces will continue to compete and merge, and eventually the strongest force will be left to command Lovi City, and then continue to compete with forces in other cities.

When a certain force defeats all enemies and takes over all territory.

At that time, it was time for the world to re-establish order.

"Xiao Xiu, do you mean to make me the founder of the new order?"

She shook her head and rejected this whimsical proposal without even thinking about it.

"impossible!"

"I can't do it!"

"There are too many people in this world who are stronger than me!"

"Xiao Xiu, you may think I'm powerful, but in fact I'm just a little girl who accidentally gained power. I'm nothing in front of truly outstanding adults."

Claire thought of Teacher Fulla.

No matter how hard she works in her life, she may not be able to catch up with that powerful and mysterious teacher, right?

And how many powerful people are hidden behind that Teacher Fula?

You must know that the cross sword in her hand was just taken from the many statues placed in the library.

In the eyes of Teacher Fulla and others, the weapons on the statues in the library are just like novice weapons, right?

"If you really have to choose one of us to lead us, that person will undoubtedly be you, Xiaoxiu."

"It was you who suggested coming to Hushu Primary School."

"It was you who realized that people's physiques were soaring under the moonlight, and organized them in panic to resist the moon beast."

After the moon collapsed last night, the surging moon energy was released to the world.

Under the influence of lunar energy, everyone's physique has been greatly strengthened, and everyone has thousands of kilograms of strength.

With people's strength, against the moon beast that has tens of thousands of kilograms of power but no reason, three or five people have a chance of winning together.

But people at the beginning didn't realize this at all.

People just ran away wildly under the attack of the moon beast, screaming in embarrassment, hiding behind Claire and seeking shelter.

No matter how strong Claire is, she is just one person. How can she protect so many people?

How could it be possible to deal with so many moon beasts?

If this continues, Claire will be exhausted and torn into pieces by the moon beast.

After Claire's death, others will no longer have the protection of Claire and will undoubtedly follow in her footsteps.

Maybe coming to school is not a good choice?

Should I find a basement or something to hide in?

When Claire was in despair.

Someone organized the fearful people and led them to support Claire.

"You can see so much more than me. You are the one who should lead people." Claire looked at the boy beside her with gentle eyes.

"I may be really smarter than you, sister, but if you want to be the leader of a force, intelligence is not enough. You also need sufficient strength and prestige."

"It doesn't matter, Xiao Xiu, your strength and prestige will definitely..."

"Only you can, sister."

"Why?"

"Because I am a timid person and I only think about my own safety. If I were in danger, I might abandon everyone and run away. Do you think everyone will trust me like this?"

"But……"

"Sister, don't you want to be a hero of justice? Is it just a verbal shouting, and when everyone really needs a hero of justice, do you back down?"

"certainly not!"

Claire sighed, knowing that if she really wanted to protect everyone, she had no choice but to follow the boy's words.

"Since you have agreed, sister, the next first step is very important. This is the most important step to establish your prestige, establish your confidants, and see whether you can stand firm in this troubled world."

"Oh? What is it?"

"Now they have not recovered from last night's blow. When they come to their senses, they will definitely leave here to seek asylum from the country, church, and martial arts school, right?"

"Well, of course, right?"

"We have to clarify the key points to them. We want them to stay and unite around you, sister. We can allow them to leave, but if they regret it later, their status will be..."

Roja handed a stack of paper to Claire, "This is the speech I prepared for you, as well as the following work arrangements. Whether it will succeed depends on your performance next, sister."

Claire looked at the content written in beautiful fonts on the paper and felt a little headache.

"Time is running out, I'm going to make preparations. Sister, please read the above content carefully."

"……OK."

Claire answered, holding her painful head.

…

Under the broadcast of the campus loudspeaker, almost all the survivors of Hushu Street gathered at Hushu Elementary School, sitting tiredly on the playground and looking at Klea on the podium.

Claire held the microphone in her hand and looked nervously at the nearly a thousand people below.

As the pride of Hushu Street, she was the best student in primary and junior high schools. When she was studying, she was often invited to the podium to give speeches.

She is no stranger to speaking engagements.

She was used to speaking in front of thousands of people.

But this time is different!

Plop—Plop—Plop—

Claire's heart beat nervously and rapidly.

Because the previous speech and the current speech are not the same thing at all!

The previous speech was a speech similar to chicken soup for the soul given by an outstanding student.

It doesn’t matter whether the people below listen or not.

It has nothing to do with her whether the audience below listened to it or not.

This speech is different from all previous speeches!

The content and purpose of her speech is... Although there is a lot of content, it can be summed up as-

"From now on I am your king!"

"You must listen to my arrangements! Listen to my commands! Fight for me!"

How could those people listen to her, a little girl in her sophomore year of high school?

It would be nice if she said those words without being kicked out on the spot.

Head hurts!

I really want to leave!

but--

look forward to!

Claire has dreamed of becoming a hero of justice since she was a child.

Thinking about being respected and loved like a hero in an animated movie.

But when she grew up, she realized that it was just an ignorant childhood idea and it was impossible to realize it.

She keeps her dream of becoming a hero of justice deep in her heart.

But the dream never went away.

The opportunity to realize your dream is now.

This may be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, how could you give it up?

She must not live up to the expectations of her mother and Xiao Xiu!

She took a deep breath and started speaking according to the content of the speech.

It is indeed a speech that Xiao Xiu helped write. It is not only highly inflammatory, but also has impeccable internal logic.

It's just that no matter how good the speech is, if it is said by a little girl of sixteen or seventeen years old, it will not be so convincing.

Although this little girl was the strongest of them all and saved many of them last night.

If they had to choose a leader among them, everyone would agree with Claire.

only--

"Do not make jokes!"

"Why should we listen to you?"

"Isn't there still a church? A country? A martial arts school?...Are there so many people that we can rely on?"

"We admit that you are strong, but you are too stupid to want us to listen to you, right?"

"Get out of here quickly and find a safe place to stay. Maybe there will be danger tonight."

“How about going to church?”

"I'm going to the police station."

"Does any of you know where the army is stationed?"

"It's so chaotic right now. I think it's better to find a safe basement to hide in. It won't be too late to come out when the country stabilizes."

"When encountering a natural disaster like this, sometimes waiting quietly for rescue is the best solution."

"Kleia turns out to be that kind of...high school sophomore disease? I admit that you are very powerful, but we are not going to play house with you."

After Claire's speech.

The imagined scene of everyone shouting "Long live Lady Claire" did not appear.

Not many people present were willing to listen to Claire's command.

Looking at the noisy people below, Claire felt like she was a clown.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu It seems like you can find a crack to get in!"

She is very strong, but there are too many people in this world who are stronger than her. Why should they listen to her?

She naively thought that after what happened last night, she had at least accumulated some prestige.

I didn’t expect everyone to be so cruel.

Claire's hand holding the microphone dropped weakly.

She looked gloomy and was about to turn around and walk off the podium.

Just when Claire was about to give up, a loud voice suddenly remembered.

"Everyone, be quiet! Listen to me!"

A tall man wearing a green military uniform stood up.

It’s Hansen, the head of the Street Security Department of Hushu Street!

Hansen's sharp gaze swept across the crowd, and the noisy people suddenly fell silent.

Thousands of eyes were fixed on Hansen, waiting for Hansen to speak.

They trust Hansen more than the little girl Claire.

"I agree with what Claire said!"

"My brothers and I decided to follow Miss Claire!"

Hansen's words immediately caused an uproar in the crowd.

The person in charge of security on Hushu Street, Hansen, who manages the security issues of Hushu Street, actually decided to follow the little girl Claire?

are you crazy?

Faced with the questioning, Hansen did not waver.

"Do you think anyone else will protect you?"

"I'm different from you. When daylight comes, the danger subsides, and as soon as the signal is restored, I immediately call for help."

"The results of it?"

"Army? Haha."

"Church? Haha."

"Noble? Even more hehe."

"No one cares about our life or death at all!"

"We must know that what we encounter this time is not an ordinary natural disaster, but a world-destroying disaster that even shattered the moon, comparable to myths and legends!"

“Acting on past experience won’t work!”

Faced with Hansen's impassioned speech, everyone present listened in silence.

What Hansen said was actually what Claire said just now.

But when the same words are spoken by different people, the weight contained in the words is different.

After Claire said it, most people didn't take it seriously at all.

After Hansen finished speaking, many people lowered their heads and started thinking.

Hansen is the security captain of Hushu Street and has martial arts level strength.

Under the influence of the moon last night, his strength has skyrocketed. Although he is not as good as Claire, he is definitely the strongest person in Hushu Street after Claire. It is not a problem for one person to deal with the siege of three ferocious wolves.

And Hansen also called many friends and brothers.

Dozens of uniformly strong men standing together give people a great sense of security.

Hansen has many connections and knows a lot of inside information that they don't know.

Maybe Hansen is right?

Then wouldn't it be enough for Hansen to be the boss and lead them?

Wouldn't it be enough to let a little girl like Claire be Hansen's second-in-command?

While people are thinking.

"I also agree with Lady Claire."

An old man on crutches stood up shakily.

It is Principal Bunker, the former principal of Hushu Elementary School who is over ninety and has been retired for decades!

Principal Bunker has been teaching and educating people for decades. Almost all the adults on Hushu Street are students taught by Principal Bunker.

If you want to choose the most prestigious person in Hushu Street, that person will undoubtedly be Principal Bunker!

Principal Bunker was leaning on a cane and looking at Claire with burning eyes.

"When I saw the moon crumble, I thought the gods had abandoned us."

"But when I saw Claire waving her sword to protect people, I understood that the gods have not completely given up on us!"

"Klea is the savior sent by the moon god Sami to save us!"

Principal Bunker is the most prestigious person in Hushu Street, and he is also a devout believer in the Luna Cult.

Even Principal Bunker is on Claire's side...

Wu has Hansen, and Wen has Principal Bunker.

With the support of the two of them, people have to re-examine the girl Claire.

"If it weren't for Miss Claire, I would have died in the mouth of a vicious wolf last night."

"I decided to follow Miss Claire!"

The gym owner in the West District of Hu Shu Street stood up and shouted.

"I have always felt that Miss Claire is not an ordinary person. I have noticed the holy radiance emanating from her since I was teaching."

Several teachers stood up.

"Me too!"

"I also want to follow Miss Claire!"

"Long live Miss Claire!"

More and more people are standing up.

Most people didn't take Claire seriously before. In the blink of an eye, almost everyone raised their arms and cheered Claire's name. Only a few people stood blankly in the crowd, wondering why the wind direction had changed. Got it so fast.

Even Claire, who was standing on the podium, was completely confused.

Why did everyone suddenly become so enthusiastic?

Is it because of Captain Hanson and Principal Bunker?

By the way, why did the two of them suddenly stand up to support her?

Could it be that……

Claire's eyes fell on Xiu.

Looking at Xiu who smiled and gave her a thumbs up, Claire almost shed tears.

"So this is ah."

"It's because of Xiu's help..."

"No! Xiu's help is indeed important, but if I weren't really powerful, how could Captain Hansen and Principal Bunker be on my side?"

"As a scavenger orphan, Xiu was able to convince them. Apart from Xiu's eloquence, the main reason was because I was good enough!"

Claire's waist suddenly straightened.

Her hand holding the microphone suddenly gained strength.

She raised her left hand and pressed it down gently.

The crowd that was chanting her name a second ago suddenly fell silent.

At this moment, Claire was convinced once again - she was really powerful!

She was able to easily calm everyone down and listen to her. Could it be that she was really a natural leader? Is he the savior chosen by Moon Goddess Sami?

At this moment, Claire's confidence was at an all-time high.